La Grande Area

Connecting Elgin and Tollgate, this climb starts easy and ever-so-slightly increases gradient until a somewhat vicious climax at Andies Prairie SnoPark.

Very fast, very straight. This course is sure to accommodate a top speed performance. The timer starts on the west end of Market Lane and travels about 4 miles to a bend in the road that takes riders past the historic Lower Cove School location and then across a bridge over the Grande Ronde River. The turnaround is at caution signs that flank the road. The east/west nature of the road helps negate the effects of the notorious south and north winds of the Grande Ronde Valley.

Bring your road bike and your courage. This ride is for (somewhat) experienced riders.
The agenda

Enjoy a scenic ride with very little traffic, except what you see as you skirt the freeway. The descent to Mission and subsequent climb back is a serpentine grade with astounding views.